Police-Dera supporters meet yields no results on day four

Jagera (Ludhiana): Even after four days of killing of father and son associated with Dera Sacha Sauda, the family members and Dera followers refused to cremate the deceased. The meeting between supporters, police and district administration failed to yield any positive results.

The Police sought one week time to arrest the accused but Dera supporters rejected the offer and stated that deceased will be cremated only after the arrest of killers. On Tuesday, Dera supporters continue with their protest at Ludhiana- Malerkotla Highway and blocked the traffic. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Ludhiana range, SK kalia, SSP Khanna, Satinder Singh, SDM, Payal Komal Mittal held meeting with the followers.

Parminder Singh, member of political wing of Dera Sacha Sauda stated that they will not cremate the bodies until the police nabs the accused. Whether it takes one week or one month they will continue their struggle. He also added that in couple of days the pace of agitation will be increased.

Earlier, Dera supporters announced to carry out march but latter it was postponed. To keep a tab on situation heavy police force was deployed for security measures.

The bodies have been kept in a freezer at Ahmadgrh block of Dera Sacha Sauda where large number of Dera supporters including women were present. The Dera followers have put their own security inside and outside the premises of Dera.